Sensory Play Saturday

Come let your babies socialize and explore sensory play! We will have our play area set up with some sensory activities and other play opportunities. For kids 0-24 months and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594......More

Come let your babies socialize and explore sensory play! We will have our play area set up with some sensory activities and other play opportunities. For kids 0-24 months and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594-1800 x107 or [email protected] View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-play-saturday-11/

Children's Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Saturday Playgroup

Come play at the library!  For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594-1800 x107 or [email protected] View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.a......More

Come play at the library!  For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594-1800 x107 or [email protected] View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-playgroup-49/

Children's Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Trustees Meeting

Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/trustees-meeting-7/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

One-on-One Computer Help

     Join us in our Computer Lab to help with digital navigation from our Librarians!  Get your computer questions answered and learn how to better use your personal devices (phones, tablets & laptops.)  We also offer help setting up emails & social media accounts a......More

     Join us in our Computer Lab to help with digital navigation from our Librarians!  Get your computer questions answered and learn how to better use your personal devices (phones, tablets & laptops.)  We also offer help setting up emails & social media accounts and downloading library e-books for FREE.  Just ask and we can show you how! Registration is not necessary.  Call 413-594-1800 x103 for more information. If our One-on-One Computer Help hours do not work for your schedule, please call the reference desk to schedule a time that will work best for you! View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-computer-help-125/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Crochet Granny Squares-3 classes

Join us for a class with ACA-Certified Crochet Instructor Mel (of Nerdy Mom Craft). You'll learn how to crochet a granny square which can be the base of many different kinds of projects.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crochet-granny-s......More

Join us for a class with ACA-Certified Crochet Instructor Mel (of Nerdy Mom Craft). You'll learn how to crochet a granny square which can be the base of many different kinds of projects.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crochet-granny-squares-3-classes-3/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Valentine Art Project with Trish Pilon

TBD https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/valentine-art-project-with-trish-pilon/

Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopee......More

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-279/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopee......More

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-337/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Poetry and the Spoken Word

Join us for an evening of Poetry and the Spoken Word. Signups for participation begin at 6:30pm; Open Mic begins at 7pm with the featured poet to follow. The featured poet will be Alison Hicks. Her fourth collection of poems is Homing (Sheila-Na-Gig Editions, 2024). S......More

Join us for an evening of Poetry and the Spoken Word. Signups for participation begin at 6:30pm; Open Mic begins at 7pm with the featured poet to follow. The featured poet will be Alison Hicks. Her fourth collection of poems is Homing (Sheila-Na-Gig Editions, 2024). She was awarded the 2021 Birdy Prize from Meadowlark Press for Knowing Is a Branching Trail. Previous collections are You Who Took the Boat Out and Kiss, and a chapbook Falling Dreams. Her work has appeared in Gargoyle, Permafrost, and Poet Lore. She was a finalist for the 2021 Beullah Rose prize from Smartish Pace, an Editor’s Choice selection for the 2024 Philadelphia Stories National Poetry Prize, and is a three-time nominee for a Pushcart Prize. She is founder of Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio, which offers community-based writing workshops. This program is hosted by local poet, Donald Fisher.  This program is free and open to ages 14 and older. This program is supported by the Chicopee Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the MA Cultural council, a state agency. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-and-the-spoken-word-5/

Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Little Kid Dance Party

Singing and movement for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Come dance with us!  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-kid-dance-party-34/

Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Kids Room Sewing Club

Learn and practice basic sewing skills by making fun projects.  Recommended for ages 6 and up. Younger kids, or those who are not familiar with using a needle and thread should attend with an adult. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-......More

Learn and practice basic sewing skills by making fun projects.  Recommended for ages 6 and up. Younger kids, or those who are not familiar with using a needle and thread should attend with an adult. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-room-sewing-club-4/

Children's Program Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Conversation Circle

This program is designed for non-native English speakers to practice conversation skills with ESOL teacher, Emma. This class is for adults at all levels.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversation-circle-19/

Upstairs Meeting Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Reading group - A Canticle for Leibowitz

This month we will be discussing Part 2 of the book (Fiat Lux). https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-group-a-canticle-for-leibowitz-2/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch, microfilm, books, etc). You also have fre......More

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch, microfilm, books, etc). You also have free access to RootsMagic; you will need your own flash drive.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-382/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Diamond Art Painting: Bookmarks

Join us for to create diamond art. We'll be creating bookmarks this February. No prior experience is necessary. Registration is required. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/diamond-art-painting-mosaic-window-clings/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch, microfilm, books, etc). You also have free acce......More

Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch, microfilm, books, etc). You also have free access to RootsMagic; you will need your own flash drive.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-434/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Book Group

Chicopee Book Discussion Group https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-group-6/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Yoga with Carolyn Ruszala

Join yoga instructor Carolyn Ruszala for an hour of gentle yoga. Please have the following props available for class: yoga mat, blanket and strap or scarf.  Class will be in the Community Room. For more information, email or call the Reference Desk at cpl@chicopeepubl......More

Join yoga instructor Carolyn Ruszala for an hour of gentle yoga. Please have the following props available for class: yoga mat, blanket and strap or scarf.  Class will be in the Community Room. For more information, email or call the Reference Desk at [email protected] and 594-1800 x3 View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-with-carolyn-ruszala-51/

Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

The Scrabble Club

Join us at the Chicopee Public Library for a game of Scrabble! View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-scrabble-club-118/

Conference Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Homeschool Meetup

This group meets once a month from September - June for Homeschooling families with kids of all ages to hang out, do activities and learn together. We do different things each month.  This month is our second annual Valentine Exchange. https://chicopeepubliclibrary......More

This group meets once a month from September - June for Homeschooling families with kids of all ages to hang out, do activities and learn together. We do different things each month.  This month is our second annual Valentine Exchange. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homeschool-meetup-14/

Bazan Community Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

One-on-One Computer Help

Join us in our Computer Lab to help with digital navigation from our Librarians!  Get your computer questions answered and learn how to better use your personal devices (phones, tablets & laptops.)  We also offer help setting up emails & social media accounts and down......More

Join us in our Computer Lab to help with digital navigation from our Librarians!  Get your computer questions answered and learn how to better use your personal devices (phones, tablets & laptops.)  We also offer help setting up emails & social media accounts and downloading library e-books for FREE.  Just ask and we can show you how! Registration is not necessary.  Call 413-594-1800 x103 for more information. If our One-on-One Computer Help hours do not work for your schedule, please call the reference desk to schedule a time that will work best for you! https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-computer-help-176/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Teen Friday Hangout

Hang out in the Teen Space every Friday after school and enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch, trying different board games, or have a chill time crafting! https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-friday-hangout-3/

Other Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Saturday Playgroup

Come play at the library!  For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594-1800 x107 or [email protected] View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.a......More

Come play at the library!  For more information, please contact the Children’s Department at 413-594-1800 x107 or [email protected] View the Events Calendar https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-playgroup-50/

Children's Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

The Library is CLOSED today for Presidents Day

The Library is closed today for Presidents Day. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-library-is-closed-today-for-presidents-day/

Other Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopee......More

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-280/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Terrific Twos

Terrific Twos  is for two year olds. This program features about 25 minutes of structured circle time, followed by about half an hour of semi-structured playtime. During circle time we will sing songs, do rhymes, do some big movements and read 1 book. The book choice......More

Terrific Twos  is for two year olds. This program features about 25 minutes of structured circle time, followed by about half an hour of semi-structured playtime. During circle time we will sing songs, do rhymes, do some big movements and read 1 book. The book choice rotates between either a read aloud picture book or a group read of a board book. Playtime involves a choice of craft, activity or play.  https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/terrific-twos-24/

Children's Program Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Mario Party Party

Celebrate everyone’s favorite plumber and his friends! We are turning the Kids Room into a Mario Party game! Come enjoy mini games, crafts and more. For kids and families of all ages, no registration required. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More

Celebrate everyone’s favorite plumber and his friends! We are turning the Kids Room into a Mario Party game! Come enjoy mini games, crafts and more. For kids and families of all ages, no registration required. https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mario-party-party/

Children's Room Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013

Genealogy Open Lab

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopee......More

     Need help with your genealogy research? Come to Genealogy Open Lab every Tuesday and Thursday to receive assistance from experienced volunteers and to use the library's valuable resources (Ancestry, Fold3, FamilySearch microfilm, books, etc). https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-open-lab-338/

Computer Lab Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee , MA, 01013